Proper Security at Treatment Facilities Keeps Drinking Water Safe

A recent break-in at a small water treatment plant located in northern Georgia forced the utility to issue a boil water advisory that lasted for days.Authorities reported that an intruder broke in and changed the chemical settings within the filtration system, essentially poisoning the water. The facility had no security guards or cameras in place, and its lock and barbed wire fence just didn’t cut it.The bright side of this unfortunate incident, however, is that it gives all plants good reason to pause, evaluate security systems currently in place and consider any potential improvements.Strengthening security“Padlocks keep honest people honest,” says